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Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/11/2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,534
Posted By Dunkpv
when i first got my peacock mantis i tapped on...

when i first got my peacock mantis i tapped on the glass front and he came out and whacked where i was tapping. i thought it was going to break but it didnt. that was the last time i tapped on the...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/04/2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By Dunkpv
thanks roy. that answers it then.

thanks roy. that answers it then.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/04/2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Dunkpv
also realize with your corals and mantis, a...

also realize with your corals and mantis, a cleanup crew wouldn't work.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/04/2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By Dunkpv
smashers post molt

it seems my 5 inch peacock has molted for the first since owning him. it seems though his smashers have lost their pop.

are they still raw/sensitive from the molt, and will harden more over...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/21/2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By Dunkpv
Can a mantis catch ICH?

I have a fish that has ich in a tank with my peacock mantis shrimp

My questions are:

1) Can the Mantis be infected by the ich?

2) will chemical ich treatment be harmful to the stomotapod...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/21/2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By Dunkpv
thanks for your help neptune. and quick...

thanks for your help neptune. and quick question. do you speak french?

"you knowwwwww....FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENCH"
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/21/2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By Dunkpv
Can a mantis catch ICH?

I have a fish that has ich in a tank with my peacock mantis shrimp

My questions are:

1) Can the Mantis be infected by the ich?

2) will chemical ich treatment be harmful to the stomotapod...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/21/2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By Dunkpv
Will do thanks! I have a 10 gallon tank...

Will do thanks!

I have a 10 gallon tank setup but in it lies a peacock mantis shrimp. If i used that tank would the ich infect the mantis? Would the treatment be harmful to the mantis?
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/21/2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By Dunkpv
Thanks Ricky. RICKYYYY!!!! love that avatar. ...

Thanks Ricky. RICKYYYY!!!! love that avatar.

I saw this product Kick Ich by Ruby Reef.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~RR1111.html

^says it's reef safe. no good?
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/21/2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By Dunkpv
Reef safe ICH treatment product????

I have a flame angel who is showing signs of ich. I wanted to know if there is a product that i can dose my tank with, without affecting the life cycle or corals in my reef. I read all about the...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/06/2007, 12:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By Dunkpv
Some vids of my peacock "Cuddles"

Cuddles The Builder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2emEYlN8wc

Here he lifts, and moves a pretty big piece of rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19fepgr13Ik

Here is a glimpse of him striking...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/05/2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By Dunkpv
Yes. A 3.5" male peacock in a 10 gallon. He has...

Yes. A 3.5" male peacock in a 10 gallon. He has plenty of room. Just give them some live rock and rubble to play with.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/04/2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By Dunkpv
Tom deco is acrylic which can easily scratch. i...

Tom deco is acrylic which can easily scratch. i chose the JBJ 3g Picotope instead. I dont have my mantis in it but love the tank/lighting/filtration setup.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/02/2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By Dunkpv
If those links are having issues try these... ...

If those links are having issues try these...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/2082959566_5897a3189e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/2082959864_a66cd12b58_b.jpg
...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/02/2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By Dunkpv
if you notice his right antennal scale is torn. ...

if you notice his right antennal scale is torn. i was wondering if that would heal or not.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/02/2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By Dunkpv
Pics of my new mantis Cuddles.

i just got him a few days ago. 3.5"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2081921779_4db67b8d72_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/2081922219_da8d076a08_b.jpg
...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/01/2007, 02:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Dunkpv
no i didnt take that picture. i just googled it....

no i didnt take that picture. i just googled it. his antennal scale is torn at the tip straight across. i was wondering if it will ever fully regenerate.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/30/2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Dunkpv
What are these called on a mantis??

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL431/782035/3308829/290928057.jpg

and do they grow back if say one were slightly damaged?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/30/2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,213
Posted By Dunkpv
so a peacock mantis would prefer bluer lights?...

so a peacock mantis would prefer bluer lights? Straight blue?

What type of fixtures, watts etc... does everyone have running on their tanks??
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/29/2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,213
Posted By Dunkpv
What type of lighting do you run on your mantis tanks?

I currently have a 50/50 actinic bulb. I was thinking about changing over to PC. What type of lighting is ideal?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/28/2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 287
Posted By Dunkpv
I used a the xterminator trap the whole month of...

I used a the xterminator trap the whole month of November. The first few weeks he didnt take to it too well due to still having some hermits, and snails around to eat. As i was able to remove them...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/28/2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By Dunkpv
so does that mean you can put two stomatopods...

so does that mean you can put two stomatopods together? or if you do they would have to definitly be 1 male and 1 female?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/28/2007, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By Dunkpv
Can you put more than 1 Mantis in the same tank??

could you say put 2 peacock mantis about 2" in size in a 10 gallon tank together? Should they be male and female? Sorry about the n00b question but was wondering about how easily they breed and exist...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/28/2007, 12:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 951
Posted By Dunkpv
those were the only pics i was able to get. hes...

those were the only pics i was able to get. hes in his own tank now. here is a pic of the home i have created for him. so far he is eating and seems to like the new place...
...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/26/2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 951
Posted By Dunkpv
the back is kinda bumpy. where are the meral...

the back is kinda bumpy. where are the meral spots located?
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